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Is the CPA exam open note?
It’s the only exam accountants must take that is open book, with all study notes, and unmonitored.
Is the CPA exam on paper or computer?
The CPA Exam is a 16-hour, computer-based test comprised of four sections: Auditing and Attestation (AUD) Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
How is the CPA exam formatted?
The CPA Exam is comprised of four separate exams (referred to as sections), is administered by the AICPA, and totals 16 hours (4 hours per section). The four sections of the exam are Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Regulation (REG), and Business Environment and Concepts (BEC).
Is the CPA exam virtual?
Can I take the Uniform CPA Exam online? No, the exam is only administered at Prometric Testing Centers.
Does CPA exam expire after you pass?
A passing score remains valid for 18 months from the date indicated in your letter from CPAES. After 18 months, if you have not completed all four sections of the exam, the score expires and you must retake that section of the exam.
Can you use Excel During CPA Exam?
You will not be tested on your ability to use Excel. The program is available only as a tool to use when testing. The CPA Exam uses a word processing application that is similar but not identical to Word.
Can my employer see my CPA Exam score?
Are CPA Exam scores confidential to employers? Your employer, including your current boss and future employers, cannot request to see your scores. So, even if they write to NASBA, the AICPA, or your state board, they cannot see the results of your exam.
Will the CPA Exam change in 2021?
Is the CPA exam changing in 2021? Yes. Every year the AICPA approves various changes and updates to the CPA exam. In 2021 there are changes to all four sections of the exam, with significant changes occurring in the AUD and BEC sections.
How many times can I take the CPA exam?
You are able to retake the CPA Exam as many times as you would like, but only take each section one time per testing window. Focus on the areas that you were weak in and perhaps change up your study patterns to make a difference.